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Aquatic animals released in tribute to King Bhumibol
Aquatic animals released in tribute to King Bhumibol
Saturday 6 December 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials, local leaders and volunteers gathered at the Phuket Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Center in Thepkrasattri, Thalang, yesterday (Dec 5) to take part in a coastal restoration activity honouring the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is also marked as Father’s Day, Thailand National Day and World Soil Day.
Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections
Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections
Monday 1 December 2025 10:00 AM
UZBEKISTAN: The world’s top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday (Nov 28) for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move conservationists hailed as a “historical win”.
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
Tuesday 25 November 2025 10:26 AM
SAMARKAND: Global wildlife talks opened yeterday (Nov 24), with votes expected on increased shark protection, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.
All 14 tourists rescued after boat capsizes off Pattaya
All 14 tourists rescued after boat capsizes off Pattaya
Saturday 22 November 2025 08:30 AM
PATTAYA: All 14 passengers were rescued after a chartered fishing boat capsized off the coast of Pattaya on Friday (Nov 21), with the skipper found unconscious but alive and brought ashore for emergency treatment.
MP demands review after 300 Phuket jet-ski permits approved
MP demands review after 300 Phuket jet-ski permits approved
Tuesday 18 November 2025 01:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Thitikan Thitipruethikul has called for new Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsittithaworn to review more than 300 jet-ski permits approved just before the retirement of former Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and a senior official from a Marine Department office in Phuket.
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect
Tuesday 18 November 2025 09:45 AM
SEOUL: North Korea has denounced an agreement between Seoul and Washington to build nuclear-powered submarines, saying in a state media commentary today (Nov 18) that the deal would cause a “nuclear domino” effect.
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Sunday 16 November 2025 03:00 PM
KINMEN: With a clear view of China’s skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei.
Migrant shipwreck off Malaysia-Thailand border kills at least seven
Migrant shipwreck off Malaysia-Thailand border kills at least seven
Monday 10 November 2025 12:15 PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have recovered at least seven bodies after a boat carrying migrants capsized near the Thai border, a maritime agency official said yesterday (Nov 9).
Foreign tourists rescued after speedboat hits rocks at Koh Mai Thon
Foreign tourists rescued after speedboat hits rocks at Koh Mai Thon
Friday 7 November 2025 11:01 AM
PHUKET: Four foreign tourists were safely rescued after their speedboat ran aground on rocks off Koh Mai Thon late yesterday (Nov 6), with rough seas forcing rescuers to adapt their operations before bringing all passengers back to shore just after midnight.
Myanmar man drowns at Nai Thon as body of Russian tourist recovered
Myanmar man drowns at Nai Thon as body of Russian tourist recovered
Tuesday 4 November 2025 06:42 PM
PHUKET: Two men – a Myanmar national and a Russian tourist – have drowned in separate incidents at Nai Thon Beach within 24 hours, as dangerous sea conditions continue along Phuket’s west coast.
Man, 42, and nephew, 13, drown at Bang Tao
Man, 42, and nephew, 13, drown at Bang Tao
Monday 3 November 2025 10:01 AM
PHUKET: The bodies of a man and his teenage nephew who were swept away by strong surf at Bang Tao Beach on Saturday (Nov 1) were recovered late last night (Nov 2), Thalang District officials have confirmed.
Australia fends off shark bites with new tech and old
Australia fends off shark bites with new tech and old
Saturday 1 November 2025 03:00 PM
SYDNEY: High above Sydney’s beaches, drones seek one of the world’s deadliest predators, scanning for the flick of a tail, the swish of a fin or a shadow slipping through the swell.
Fishing crewman killed after fall on deck during storm
Fishing crewman killed after fall on deck during storm
Tuesday 21 October 2025 09:45 AM
PHUKET: A Myanmar crewman has died after slipping and hitting his head on an anchor winch while working on a fishing boat caught in rough seas off Koh Racha Yai yesterday (Oct 20).
No ‘box jellyfish’, Patong lifeguards confirm
No ‘box jellyfish’, Patong lifeguards confirm
Friday 17 October 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have confirmed that no box jellyfish ‒ the world’s most venomous marine creature ‒ have been found in the area, following reports of more than eight tourists being stung by jellyfish in recent days.
Cargo boat collides with sailboat off Phuket
Cargo boat collides with sailboat off Phuket
Friday 17 October 2025 10:56 AM
PHUKET: A cargo boat on the Phuket-Koh Yao route collided with a foreign-registered sailboat off the coast of Phuket this morning (Oct 17), but fortunately no injuries were reported.
Stolen speedboat abandoned at Nai Yang
Stolen speedboat abandoned at Nai Yang
Thursday 9 October 2025 10:43 AM
PHUKET: Police are still searching for at least one suspect involved in the theft of a tour speedboat from Asia Marina Pier on Koh Siray, after the vessel was found abandoned at Nai Yang Beach yesterday (Oct 8).
Girl, 16, drowns at Bang Tao
Girl, 16, drowns at Bang Tao
Tuesday 7 October 2025 12:41 PM
PHUKET: A 16-year-old girl from Phatthalung drowned while swimming at Bang Tao Beach yesterday afternoon (Oct 6).
Na-Ranong family offers rare Phuket marina site for development
Na-Ranong family offers rare Phuket marina site for development
Monday 6 October 2025 03:51 PM
PHUKET: The Na-Ranong family, one of Phuket’s most respected names in the tourism sector, has announced the release of a rare marina site for development, billed as one of the last opportunities of its kind on the island.
Foreign father, son rescued from waves at Kalim
Foreign father, son rescued from waves at Kalim
Monday 6 October 2025 10:36 AM
PHUKET: A foreign man and his son were swept into the sea by strong waves at Kalim Beach while sitting on rocks taking photos, sparking widespread warnings about the dangers of the current surf conditions.
Body of missing Chinese tourist recovered
Body of missing Chinese tourist recovered
Friday 3 October 2025 01:00 PM
PHUKET: The body of a Chinese tourist who went missing while swimming at Nai Harn Beach on Wednesday (Oct 1) has been recovered.

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